Sleep and Dental Health Blog

Mouth guards are a great solution for bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMJ, but unfortunately, night guards can develop a smell if not cared for properly. Does your night guard smell? If you’ve ever

If your dentist has quoted you hundreds of dollars for a custom-fit night guard because you clench or grind your teeth, you may be looking for other, more cost-effective options such as a DIY ni

Night guards, mouthguards, and oral splints are a highly recommended treatment for bruxism, TMJ disorders, and sleep apnea. However, night guards are only effective if worn consistently. Night guar

Sleep bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMJ disorders, are often downright painful. Sufferers can be plagued by adverse effects such as tooth wear, sore jaw muscles, facial pain, ea

Our minds and our bodies do not exist in a vacuum. Mental health is often connected to overall physical health and oral health. One of the many mental health conditions that is connected to physica

Bruxism, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ/TMD), sleep apnea, and other sleep movement disorders take a physical and mental toll. These conditions involve repetitive movements that cause enorm

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants disability benefits to veterans based on a rating system. This VA benefits rating system categorizes medical conditions to establish disability compen

Teeth grinding, a condition known as bruxism, occurs when you grind your upper and lower teeth together. For most people, this happens subconsciously at night. In these cases, the condition is know

The temporomandibular joints are the jaw joints on either side of your face. These joints work tirelessly to perform many functions, but when they don’t work correctly it is referred to as temporom